Melinda Dahwa
Biomedicine Graduate
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Ambitious university graduate with formal knowledge gained through excellent classroom performance. Offers excellent communication, research and laboratory abilities along with skill in MS Office. Strong passion for medical industry and committed to forging new paths to contribute to global health. Self-motivated professional with excellent leadership, organizational and problem solving abilities. Hardworking with voracious appetite for knowledge, growth and development.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Medi-Centre Pharmacy
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Counted and accurately labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs during nurse consultations and clinical work.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Maintained records of prescriptions filled for patients by completing pharmacy log and updating customer accounts.
- Supported pharmacists and nurse with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
Community Service Volunteer
TLC Children's Home
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Excelled in tasks related to changing babies' diapers and clothes, feeding babies and watching over and interacting with babies during play and nap times.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve all program needs.
Community Service Volunteer
MES Kempton Park Homeless Shelter
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Obtained and processed charitable donations to serve needs of Kempton Park community.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals for over 80 program participants bi-weekly.
Laboratory Assistant Volunteer
Phumelela: The Holy Rosary Outreach Trust
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Taught microscopy techniques weekly to 40 Grade 8 students, during “Introduction to Microbiology” student workshops for underprivileged schools.
Student Intern
Medicross Clinic
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Excelled in tasks related to stock rotation, pre-packaging medications and interacting with patients and customers.
- Boosted sales and delivered outstanding customer service by assisting customers with pharmacy services, product questions and general store information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Pearson's Institute of Higher Education
Midrand, South Africa 02.2017 - 12.2020
GED -
St. Dominic's Catholic School For Girls
Boksburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2014
Work Availability
monday
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Skills
Active listening skills
Quote
There is a kind of greatness which does not depend on fortune, Nationality or gender. It is the value we set upon ourselves... We are worth what we want to be worth.
Rehana Khan
Timeline
Student Intern
Medi-Centre Pharmacy
08.2020 - 10.2020
Community Service Volunteer
TLC Children's Home
11.2019 - 02.2020
Laboratory Assistant Volunteer
Phumelela: The Holy Rosary Outreach Trust
09.2018 - 10.2018
Community Service Volunteer
MES Kempton Park Homeless Shelter
06.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Pearson's Institute of Higher Education
02.2017 - 12.2020
Student Intern
Medicross Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
GED -
St. Dominic's Catholic School For Girls
01.2010 - 12.2014
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